Events

There's no better way to learn about wine than tasting comparatively, talking about it while you're tasting it ("so that's why this wine tastes different than that!"), and hearing about the wine's background. Plus, it's the most fun you'll ever have learning something!

Some Young Punks Tasting - Tuesday, February 9
J Lohr Tasting - Thursday, February 11
Champagne for a Special Occasion - Saturday, February 13
Wine & Chocolate Tasting - Sunday, February 14
Unique White Varietals - Tuesday, February 16
Bordeaux Blends Not from Bordeaux - Tuesday, February 23

Some Young Punks Tasting - Tuesday, February 9
Seatings at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. at the wine bar
We carry several wines from Some Young Punks, a quirky Australian winery with fantastically eye-catching labels, and one of the most common questions we get when people see the bottles is "Are these wines actually any good?" Resoundingly, yes! And here's your chance to try them yourself; we'll be sampling:

2009 Monsters, Monsters, Attack! Riesling ($23.95)
2007 Brujeria Cabernet / Tempranillo / Grenache / Shiraz ($16.95)
2008 Cycle Buff Beauty Malbec / Shiraz ($16.95)
2007 Passion Has Red Lips Cabernet / Shiraz ($23.95)
2007 Drink n' Stick Mourvedre / Shiraz ($23.95)

Cost of the tasting is $15. Seatings are at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. RSVPs are required; a credit card is required to secure your reservation. (If you call to cancel by 2 p.m. the day of the tasting, your card will not be charged. If you are on the wait list, we'll notify you by 2 p.m. if space has become available.) Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 414.277.7707.

J. Lohr Tasting - Thursday, February 11
5:30-7 p.m. at the wine bar
Brian Tschida, national sales manager for J. Lohr, will bet stopping by Thief Wine on Thursday to pour and discuss several of the winery's delicious selections. Based in Paso Robles, J.Lohr produces both cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco and also robust Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and more from their home base in Paso Robles and vineyards in Napa Valley. Cost of this tasting us just $5, and so RSVPs are required - stop in any time between 5:30-7 to taste:

2007 Arroyo Vista Chardonnnay, Arroyo Seco ($16.50)
2007 Fog's Reach Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco ($24.95)
2006 Hilltop Cabernet, Paso Robles ($24.95)
2003 Carol's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($33.95)
2007 Tower Road Petite Sirah, Paso Robles ($16.50)

Cost of the tasting is a mere $5. No RSVPs required; drop in any time between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Champagne for a Special Occasion - Saturday, February 13
6:30 p.m. at the wine bar
Many of you will be celebrating Valentine's Day a night early - this spectacular limited-seating tasting is the perfect way to start off your evening before dinner. We'll be tasting three stunning luxury Champagnes, all of them delicious and ideal for a special occasion. The wines will be:

2003 by Bollinger ($109.95)
2000 Perrier-Jouet "Fleur de Champagne" ($144.95)
1998 Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" ($169.95)

Cost of the tasting is $40. Limited to 12 people so that everyone gets a healthy 2 oz. pour of each Champagne. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs are required; a credit card is required to secure your reservation. (If you call to cancel by 2 p.m. the day of the tasting, your card will not be charged. If you are on the wait list, we'll notify you by 2 p.m. if space has become available.) Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 414.277.7707.

Wine & Chocolate Tasting - Sunday, February 14
1 - 4 p.m. at the wine bar
A Valentine's Day treat! We're teaming up with Kehr's Kandies for an informal wine & chocolate pairing. We'll sample several different wines - a juicy Shiraz, a spicy Zinfandel, a Port, and more - matched with a Kehr's Market Bar (semi-sweet), chocolate truffle, and raspberry truffle. Sweet and delicious! The wines will be:

2Up Shiraz, Southeastern Australia
Tenuta Currezza 2008 "Nerosso", Salento
Orin Swift 2008 "The Prisoner", Napa Valley
Ferreira NV Ruby Port

Cost of the tasting is $10. No RSVPs required; drop in any time between 1 & 4 p.m.

Unique White Varietals - Tuesday, February 16
Seatings at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. at the wine bar
We explored unique red varietals in January; now it's time to discover some white grapes you might not be familiar with. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are justifiably famous, but there are many, many more options out there as well. For this tasting we'll sample and enjoy six distinctive and unique grapes from around the world. The wines will be:

Domaine de la Fruitiere 2008 "Petit M" Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet France ($12.50)
Domaine Skouras 2009 Roditis / Moscofilero, Peloponnese Greece ($10.50)
Villa Mathilde 2008 Greco di Tufo, Italy ($21.95)
Terradora diPaolo 2008 Falanghina, Irpinia Italy ($17.50)
Terrazas de los Andes 2008 Torrontes Reserva, Argentina ($15.95)
Jamek 2006 Gruner Veltliner "Stein am Rain", Austria ($32.95)

Bordeaux Blends Not from Bordeaux - Tuesday, February 23
Seatings at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. at the wine bar
The Bordeaux blend - primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and/or Cabernet Franc - is a classic mixture of grapes, and one of the most widely copied blends around the world. In this tasting we'll explore Bordeaux-style blends from everywhere but their homeland. We'll taste and enjoy wines from Washington, California, South America, Italy, and Australia to discover just what makes this blend so spectacular. Wines and price TBD (likely $20-$25).

Seatings are at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. RSVPs are required; a credit card is required to secure your reservation. (If you call to cancel by 2 p.m. the day of the tasting, your card will not be charged. If you are on the wait list, we'll notify you by 2 p.m. if space has become available.) Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 414.277.7707.

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